The Yes Camp

2010 Information  CALL TO MEMBERS TO HELP US SEND OUR YOUTH TO CAMP - Contribute in 2010.   In 2009, we raised over $3,200 to send seven CCEC teens to Basic Camps.   Please visit the branch and talk to our friendly tellers.  Enter to win a scholarship to attend Camp. The DRAW Application - click here for the PDF

Camp Dates 2010  New Programs!  
Apply online:  http://www.theyes.ca/application.php

Roots! 

The YES is pleased to offer three Roots programs this year for 14-15 year olds! 
Roots A: July 18-24th, 2010 - Lake Cowichan
Roots B: August 8-14th, 2010 - Lake Cowichan
Roots C: August 15-21, 2010 - Lake Cowichan

Who should sign up? Roots is the first level of The YES program. It is for new participants, or participants who have completed one Basic or Foundations level camp but are still 14 or 15.

What do we do? Roots focuses on bringing together youth from all over the province and creating a strong, supportive, amazing community with everyone involved.  Participants can expect to spend a week being themselves, learning about themselves, and making lifelong friends in the process.  Focusing on the values of self-awareness, communication, leadership and co-operation, these retreats are a powerful introduction to co-operative youth leadership in a stimulating wilderness setting. Right on Cowichan Lake, the camps also include options for many outdoor activities including canoeing, soccer, ultimate frisbee and hiking.

Pathways!   July 11-17th, 2010 - Lake Cowichan
Who should sign up? Participants 16-18 who have completed a Foundations or Basic program or new participants of the same age group.

What do we do? Pathways is the next step up from our Roots and
Foundations programs. Participants take on greater responsibility, and are challenged to expand their leadership, self-awareness, and team building skills in a spirit of fun and friendship. This camp gives participants a chance to become an even closer community, having already met each other at the Roots or Foundations level.

CCEC DRAW:  Enter to win a scholarship to attend Camp YES.  CCEC Credit Union has a Draw.  All members of CCEC and their families are eligible to win. For the Draw winners, at least half or more of the camp costs will be covered by each scholarship. Be sure your teens enter the Draw - it's their opportunity to learn leadership skills, build self-esteem and have one heck of a good time! Click here to download a PDF for the 2010 DRAW.

Sponsorship: Contact  jmackinnon@ccec.bc.ca for information on sponsorship. 
Every year CCEC builds a scholarship fund for "The Yes". Contribute to the YES fund, call 604-254-4100 or check it out when you're next in at the credit union.

The Rainbow Youth Excellence Society (RYES) is a charitable, non-partisan organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement.

The Yes, formerly known as the Camp Rainbow program, is jointly administered by RYES the British Columbia Co-operative Association (BCCA). To find out more about the BCCA click here.

For over 25 years, The Yes has provided a unique learning experience for over 8,000 young people.

Thank you to all our wonderful CCEC Members who have graciously contributed to our Camp Rainbow Fund in 2009 and past years - You're all awesome!

 

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